2018, I moved to Ogun state and had to seek employment in a school within my vicinity. As a Lagos teacher, I was used to a vibrant class, swift answers and mushy acts by my students. So I resumed at my new work place with that fully charged energy. The first day got me confused. I was to teach the primary classes, I started my class and it was obvious these children were not following. They could neither understand what I was saying nor did they show any bit of interest. It was then I knew I had to start from the scratch. First, I had to create a connection. I wanted them to understand that I am first their friend. I needed to set the foundation that they can have both a friend and teacher in one. After that, I came down to their level. I made them feel and appreciate every little progress they made. I built up their interest in education. We worked together, applying several strategies I discovered and created, and within some month the growth was evident. Eureka is a book that ...
"groundnut
50 50 naira buy your groundnut" "chin chin here, sweet chin chin"
the rhythm their voices created calmed my nerves.
i smiled as the youngest of them walked up to me " Aunty you wan buy groundnut?" " no dearie thanks though " i smiled if only she knew i haven't eaten anything since morning and even had to stand on the queue for hours waiting for BRT just because no money.
their smiles, the way they chatted as they moved selling their stuffs. they weren't shy of what they sell, their laughter was just enough to make you forget the stress faced at work.
" you no fit give me two for #50 abi" " sir na 1 we dey sell #50 no be two" "oya make i taste if the groundnut sweet" he packed a handful of groundnut while the little girl looked on hoping he would buy after the tasting. " the groundnut sef no sweet, i no fit buy am jare"
bros you think you will make heaven abi
i watched as the once glowing smile faded, but God still loves children. " smally give me groundnut #150" she handed the groundnut to the man standing beside me " no worry, take the change" and immediately the kidnapped smile was found.
i just love those kids, though we have different shade of them. the shy, dull, smart, rude, calm e.t.c
they all are one of my major source of inspiration.
to all kids hawking out there, I LOVE YOU ALL
and am sure you're going places.
and least i forget, that man, yes that same man couldn't sit in the BRT he had to stand because he forgot to get his card, and before he could run back the BRT was filled up.
i laughed
#Jesustibab
i smiled as the youngest of them walked up to me " Aunty you wan buy groundnut?" " no dearie thanks though " i smiled if only she knew i haven't eaten anything since morning and even had to stand on the queue for hours waiting for BRT just because no money.
their smiles, the way they chatted as they moved selling their stuffs. they weren't shy of what they sell, their laughter was just enough to make you forget the stress faced at work.
" you no fit give me two for #50 abi" " sir na 1 we dey sell #50 no be two" "oya make i taste if the groundnut sweet" he packed a handful of groundnut while the little girl looked on hoping he would buy after the tasting. " the groundnut sef no sweet, i no fit buy am jare"
bros you think you will make heaven abi
i watched as the once glowing smile faded, but God still loves children. " smally give me groundnut #150" she handed the groundnut to the man standing beside me " no worry, take the change" and immediately the kidnapped smile was found.
i just love those kids, though we have different shade of them. the shy, dull, smart, rude, calm e.t.c
they all are one of my major source of inspiration.
to all kids hawking out there, I LOVE YOU ALL
and am sure you're going places.
and least i forget, that man, yes that same man couldn't sit in the BRT he had to stand because he forgot to get his card, and before he could run back the BRT was filled up.
i laughed
#Jesustibab
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